Battalion Commanders' Survey: Tactical Commanders Development Course Feedback

Abstract

For this report, researchers interviewed 48 battalion commanders to provide feedback for the battalion-level Tactical Commanders Development Course (TCDC), which is part of the program of the Command and General Staff College at Fort Leavenworth, Kansas. The interviews focused on training, preparing, and commanding a task force at a combat training center or in Operation Desert Storm. Topics included commander's intent, the planning process, decision support tools, rehearsal techniques, battle drills and formations, training, and leadership. Overall, the commanders rated TCDC very highly. They offered advice, described techniques they developed, and identified problem areas for which they still require guidance. The report should be of interest to battalion-level commanders and staffs and to those engaged in training tactical skills at this level.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Sep 01, 1992
Accession Number
ADA258501

Entities

People

  • Douglas J. Litavec
  • James W. Lussier

Organizations

  • U.S. Army Research Institute for the Behavioral and Social Sciences

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • C4I
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Defense
  • Artillery
  • Attack Helicopters
  • Combat Support
  • Command And Control
  • Computers
  • Doctrine
  • Employment
  • Fire Support
  • Guidance
  • Psychology
  • Social Sciences
  • Students
  • Task Forces
  • Training
  • Training Devices
  • Warfare

Readers

  • Military Leadership and Professional Education.
  • Military Science